Hampshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in King's Somborne, Hampshire
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in King's Somborne.
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Table tapas as a starter
- Engagement celebrations
Book tapas catering in King's Somborne
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
How our tapas catering works in King's Somborne
Tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties, office events and weddings. Whether it’s receptions and drinks parties and sharing boards for evening guests, we will put together a menu of gambas al ajillo, Manchego with membrillo and croquetas for your guests.
Near King's Somborne, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
FAQs for King's Somborne
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Peter and St Paul: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
What’s the nearest station to King's Somborne for guests?
Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, about 4 miles south-west of the centre.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
What does tapas catering cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Many tapas are naturally vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers. Each dish is labelled.
Dietary needs and planning tips
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Make sure dishes are labelled
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Tell us what role tapas play
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Add a live paella main.
Paella compared with other options
Generic canapés all look the same. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Events in King's Somborne and across Hampshire
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- A quote that spells everything out
How the day works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. Sunset in King's Somborne is around 9:25pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- We pack down when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
How to get a price
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
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King's Somborne: venues and local tips
King's Somborne is about 6 miles north of Romsey, in Hampshire. Wherever your event is in the SO20 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from King's Somborne to Southampton (about 12 miles away).
Historic houses near King's Somborne include Mottisfont Abbey (3.2 miles south-west). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. For guests coming by train, Mottisfont & Dunbridge station is about 4 miles away.
We cater events across the SO20 postcode area and the streets around it. That could mean an event in a garden on Church Road, Old Palace Farm and Forge Close or the roads around them. King's Somborne sits on or near the A3057, so getting the burners and pans to your event is simple. For events just outside King's Somborne, we cover Ashley (1 mile east), Little Somborne (2 miles north-east), Up Somborne (2 miles north-east), Braishfield (4 miles south) and Lower Slackstead (4 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (7 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles south-east), Andover (9 miles north), Totton (11 miles south), Chandler's Ford (8 miles south-east) and Hedge End (14 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Romsey Community Hospital (5.8 miles south).
- Pubs nearby include The Crown Public House (within half a mile north-west)
A closer look at the menu
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil with a little chilli.
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Prices and what affects them
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Whether you need crockery
- How many staff you need
- Parking and unloading
- How many guests are eating
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- The date and time of the event
- The address or venue name
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, use our quote form.
Who books tapas catering in King's Somborne?
Big or small, tapas work.
In King's Somborne and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Engagement parties
- Evening sharing boards
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Launches and office parties
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Questions to ask before you book
- What happens if it rains
- The venue requirements
- The deposit and payment dates
- VAT, if it applies
Places near King's Somborne
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Planners, venues and businesses
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
- Cooked live in giant pans at your event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options
- Paella, tapas, canapés and desserts
- Sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff